City

Rib Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,076Population
💰$59,430Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$160,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate677 (48.1%)
Some College201 (14.3%)
Associates128 (9.1%)
Bachelors132 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree260 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,430 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$160,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units1,110
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Rib Lake, WI

Rib Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,076 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Rib Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,430 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rib Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rib Lake is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

Rib Lake, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Rib Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54470 2,076 $59,430 $160,200 $697 1.5% 27.9% 82.2%